Marietta DUI Roadblock

If you live, work, or play within the Marietta city limits, you may find yourself facing a DUI roadblock at some point during your travels. Indeed, as law enforcement officers have begun to focus their efforts on DUI offenders, these mandatory stops have become increasingly common in the area. However, many drivers are arrested during a Marietta DUI roadblock without probable cause—which means the charges against them may be unwarranted.

Most Marietta roadblocks take place on weekends between the hours of 11 p.m. and 4 a.m., and are set up near popular bars, clubs, and restaurants. Although officers often use a set pattern to stop vehicles (stopping every other driver, for example), if you are travelling on a street with a roadblock in place, you should be prepared to show your driver’s license and vehicle registration to the officer on scene.

If you are stopped, be aware that the officer will be looking for signs of intoxication—such as slurred speech or the smell of alcohol on your breath, for instance. If he or she suspects you are under the influence of alcohol, you may be asked to perform a series of field sobriety exercises, such as balancing on one foot and/or walking an imaginary line.

Depending on your performance of these sobriety tests, the officer may ask you to perform a breathalyzer in order to determine your blood alcohol content (BAC). Should your results indicate a BAC above the legal limit of 0.08%, you will likely be arrested and charged with driving under the influence.

To prevent an arrest during a DUI roadblock, you should avoid answering any questions about your prior alcohol use. Under Georgia law, officers can only ask for basic information about your identity—usually your name and address. It is in your best interest to politely decline to answer any additional questions you are asked.

It is important to know that, unlike breath tests—which you are legally required to take if asked—field sobriety tests are entirely voluntary. In fact, because these tests are entirely subjective, you should again decline the officer’s request. Finally, never allow a police officer to search your vehicle if he or she asks.

If you were recently arrested for DUI after being stopped in a Marietta roadblock, you should discuss your case with an experienced DUI defense attorney immediately. Due to constitutional issues with roadblocks, you may be able to challenge your charges and convince the court to dismiss your case entirely.  

To find out how you can fight your arrest, put two of Marietta’s most experienced attorneys to work for you. Contact the Law Offices of Willis and Webb today. We offer affordable rates and are available 24/7 via phone, text, email, and Facebook—so there’s no better time than now to start planning your defense.

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